I've been working at a bank with a strong equity research platform (used to be strong) for almost a year now, but during my time here, many of the analysts resigned and moved onto other banks or industries. What I found really surprising though is the fact that some of them don't tell their associates ahead of time that they're leaving the firm, which leaves them in a tough position...
Is it a norm in the industry to leave without informing their associates ahead of time?
You can leave without your associates, but if you don't give them enough time to search for a new job, aren't the analysts only thinking out for themselves even though they have somewhat established their careers?... Any input would be appreciated.